Are You In Need Of Chalk Paint Furniture Ideas?

Do you own a piece of old furniture that is in dire need of refurbishing? Before you even think of throwing it away, you may want to consider some chalk paint furniture ideas for your home. Chalk painting is a popular way of turning your old furnishings into new and fabulous pieces.

Creative Ways To Use Chalk Paint

I almost donated my favorite old chair in a garage sale. Luckily, I discovered chalk paint while browsing through the paint section at the local home depot store. This is why I thought of putting together a list of how you can use chalk paint to beautify your home.
Here are some ideas to help you restore your furniture:

1. Give your furniture a distressed look

Are you a fan of shabby chic designs? A distressed furniture will blend well with your theme. After painting your furniture with chalk paint, sand off the areas which is prone to natural wear and tear.

This includes the corners and edges. The finished look won’t appear as polished as a freshly coated paint. Instead, it will look distressed and worn over time.

I highly recommend you use pastel colors or teal color to make your furniture look pretty even if it’s worn out. A vibrant color can make your piece stand out especially against a white canvas space.

2. Go vintage

Chalk paints immediately give any piece of furniture a unique vintage appeal. If you want to make your item look antique, you can add a dark wax paste over the surface. You can create and mix modern and vintage home accessories using chalk paint.

3. Use contrasting colors

Don’t be afraid to play around with colors. Chalk paints have a wide range of palettes that you can work with. Bring out your creative flair and pick contrasting shades for your furniture.

If you are reviving your old dresser, try painting the trims and knobs with gray. For the main parts, you can opt for a green color to complement the gray accents. Another option is to paint the entire dresser first with a base color and add a light surface coat to the drawers so that the base is still slightly visible.

4. Create a rustic vibe

Transform your old coffee table into a rustic style. Sand the surface and pick a different color for the top of your table. You can even attach a wooden plank to serve as your table top.

You can use a stain to paint over your wooden plank. Pick a color for the body that will make your table stand out in your room.

5. Give your dresser an ombre effect

This is a great and colorful idea to redecorate your old dresser. Pick a color that will complement the rest of your room.

An ombre color palette looks pretty, fun, and creative. If it’s a girl’s room, you can pick a light purple to pink color scheme to show off a soft and feminine vibe.

DIY Chalk Paint Mix

If you’re feeling more creative, you can create your own DIY chalk paint recipe. Having your own recipe mix means you’ll have your own unique and customized blend. You can come up with your own signature style.

Here’s what you’ll need:

Two tablespoons of Calcium Carbonate Powder

Two Tablespoons of Plaster of Paris Powder

Two Tablespoons of water

Two cups of latex paint

Step-by-Step Guide:

Combine two tablespoons of Calcium Carbonate powder, two tablespoons of Plaster of Paris powder, and two tablespoons of water and mix it thoroughly.

Add the final mixture to two cups of latex paint.

Stir the paint well.

Keep it tightly sealed in a container.

In case you prefer a vintage style furniture, use a Calcium Carbonate Powder without a Plaster of Paris. Then sand off the edges and corners to make it look distressed.

On the other hand, if you want to achieve a durable finish without distressing or sanding your furniture, this DIY recipe can do the job.

One of the advantages of mixing your own recipe is that you can just mix what you need. This way, you won’t have any leftover paint that will just dry out in the can. This prevents you from wasting paint and money.

You can still create your own customized color even when you’re on a budget. Use the Calcium Carbonate or Plaster of Paris for an efficient yet economical way to create your own recipe.

Mixing Your Own Paint

Most people get intimidated and shy away from DIY chalk paint. However, it fairly easy to do. All you need is mix the powder and water, as stated in the instructions above. Then mix it with paint.

It’s easy and simple to follow. Just make sure that the consistency of your paint is smooth. It shouldn’t appear thin and watery because you will lose the effectiveness of the solution.

Why Using A Chalk Paint Is A Great Way to Re-design Your Furniture

In general, chalk paint doesn’t require any preparation which saves you both time and energy. Just make sure you clean the surface first. In most cases, you don’t need a primer.

Another benefit is that it dries off quickly. The average drying time is around one hour. You can save time by painting your furniture by parts so that by the time you are done with one area, you are ready to add your second coating.

If you have any questions on how to use and restore your old pieces using chalk paint, please do not hesitate to leave us a comment or send us a message. We’d be delighted to answer all your inquiries.

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